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Customizable Medical Devices: AI-Driven Personalization Tech

Publication ID: 24-11857030_0002_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Customizable Medical Devices: AI-Driven Personalization Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857030_0002_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857030_0002_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,030.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a method of customization for articles of footwear. However, the need for customized medical devices and assistive technologies has been largely unaddressed. This invention addresses the limitations of existing medical devices by providing a platform for customization, improving user experience and health outcomes.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of the core technology to the medical field, expanding the scope of customization to include medical prosthetics, dental implants, wheelchairs, orthotics, and hearing aids. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the original patent's methodology to address the unique challenges and requirements of these medical fields.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include using different fabrication methods, such as CNC machining or injection molding, or integrating with existing medical systems and software. Variations may include customizing other types of medical devices, such as implants, surgical instruments, or diagnostic equipment.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the medical device and assistive technology industries, with a target market including healthcare providers, medical device manufacturers, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions. The customized medical devices and assistive technologies enabled by this invention can improve user experience, health outcomes, and quality of life.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A43 A43D119/00
A A43 A43B3/0078
G G05 G05B15/02
G G06 G06F30/00
G G06 G06Q10/087
G G06 G06Q30/0601
G G06 G06Q50/04
A A43 A43D2200/60
Y Y02 Y02P90/30

Field of Art

Product customization and digital manufacturing technologies, spanning footwear design, medical device production, and personalized manufacturing systems with expertise in digital modeling, user interface design, and additive manufacturing techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced engineering or design background, proficient in 3D modeling software, familiar with parametric design principles, understanding of digital fabrication methods, and experienced in translating user requirements into customized product designs

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the source patent's core methodology of customizable article design as directly extensible to medical device domains through standard design adaptation techniques. The fundamental technical framework of user selection, digital representation, and manufacturing remains consistent across different product categories. The medical variations represent predictable applications of the existing customization paradigm using well-established digital design and fabrication technologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Receiving a selected family of article types with graphical representation
PTD Variation
Applying the selection methodology to medical device design databases like prosthetics and hearing aids
Obviousness Reasoning
Transferring a known user interface selection method to a related technical domain represents a standard design adaptation with predictable results
Source Patent Element
Graphical interface system configured for remote device interaction
PTD Variation
Implementing digital scanning and 3D modeling interfaces for medical device customization
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending remote interface technologies to medical design represents a known technique for expanding user interaction capabilities
Source Patent Element
Method of providing article types based on user availability preferences
PTD Variation
Creating personalized medical devices based on patient-specific anatomical requirements
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting preference-based selection to patient-specific design constraints is a logical and predictable technological progression
Source Patent Element
Customization method involving digital representation of article types
PTD Variation
Generating customized 3D-printed medical devices using digital patient scan data
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying parametric design and additive manufacturing techniques to medical contexts represents a straightforward technological translation
Source Patent Element
Web-based and mobile interface for article type selection
PTD Variation
Creating cross-platform interfaces for medical device design and configuration
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending digital interface technologies across different device platforms is a standard design evolution with predictable implementation strategies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857030's comprehensive customization methodology, the present disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations in medical device design represent obvious extensions of existing product customization technologies, rendering subsequent claims in this domain anticipated and non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,030
TitleCustomized article type
Assignee(s)NIKE, Inc.